The large front border anchors the garden, brimming with old favourites and new varieties. Many plants begin life as seeds or cuttings in the potting shed each spring, carefully tended until they’re ready to bloom. Others are traded with friends, giving this garden its special spirit of connection and generosity.

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In the spirit of Jekyll’s timeless vision, Rose Bartel’s garden is more than a place of beauty — it’s a living expression of creativity, friendship, and joy that shines from spring’s first flowers to autumn’s final glow.